2.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cluster Dress Ring, c.1960s

18 Carat White Gold

£8,650.00

This simply stunning dress ring features a beautifully deep red, 2.63 caratruby. It is claw set using double pronged claws, and has a perfect oval symmetry. The stone is then supported by a halo of round brilliant diamonds which add a lovely sparkle alongside the red ruby. They have a combined weight of 1.60 carat and are estimated F in colour, VS2 in clarity. The ring dates to approximately the 1960s and is made of 18 caratwhite gold. The white gold helps the diamonds to shine and doesn't detract from the stunning ruby.

White Gold

Gold that is silver in colour. The colour is created from yellow gold being alloyed with another silver coloured metal such as palladium or rhodium.

Claw Set

A method of setting whereby stones are set and secured between a number of ‘claws’, usually four, six or eight. The method of setting was popularised by Tiffany & Co. in the late 1880s, and allows more light to pass through a gemstone than other settings. Sometimes referred to as prong set.

Gold

Ruby

A red gemstone and variety of the mineral corundum. In ancient Sanskrit ruby is known as ‘ratnaraj’ meaning ‘the king of precious stones’. Throughout the ages ruby has been regarded as the stone of royalty and the upper classes. Its red colour makes it also the stone of love and passion. The famous Black Prince Ruby was discovered to be a Red Spinel by scientists in the 19th century. Today it sits in the British Imperial Crown, next to the Cullinan II diamond. Ruby is 9 on the Mohs scale. Read more